white gas??

[ratmn218]

having problems with older lantern, 20 plus years old, green coleman. sometimes, maybe colder weather, it lights up fine the get dim. sounds like fuel is still flowing, maybe old fuel? dont think it is a pressure problem?getting hard to find glass replacement globes.getting a blue flame under mantels when it goes dim.but it doesnt always act up?worth fixing or just buy a new one?

[pathogen]

Sounds like possibly a generator issue. You can replace the generator, it's not too tough (even I could do it!). When I replaced mine, I think I needed the lantern model number so that I could get the correct replacement part.

[ratmn218]

been burning now for 2 hours with no problem???????how much is a generator?

[pathogen]

If I remember right, they are around $10

[wintertim]

Coleman has a great FAQ on their HSOforum that has all sorts of tips and answers for keeping your lantern running great. It's not clear to me whether this site's rules allow me to post a link to it or not, but you can find it at Coleman's HSOforum, hover over the Outdoor Experts link near the top.

[JustinG]

I have the same stupid problem with mine! I know that it isn't old gas, either!

I will check out the Coleman site...Thanks!

Justin

[wintertim]

Good luck Justin. I know one thing, I love my lantern and I never go ice fishing without it; it beats the heck out of flashlights (for most things) and most times is all the heat I need.

Tim

[ratmn218]

thanks wintertim, i think im going to start with a new generator. the HSOforum was a great source of info.

[Surface Tension]

Got to have good pressure. Its common to pump them up and then have to pump them up again just after lighting. If the tank is full there isn't much room for air. Its that air your compressing when you pump up. Don't forget to oil the plunger once in a while.

The generator has a self cleaning needle and you rotate.

This should be done at every use. After pumping up the tank, turn the gas valve on and then rotate that lever on the generator, you'll hear the vapor go on and off. When you get to the point in rotation where you hear good flow leave it there, now your ready to light. This only takes a few seconds so don't let vapors fill the globe before you light. Once lit you might have to pump that pressure back up. If your running for extending time you can repeat the generator cleaning procedure while the lantern is running and of coarse pump that tank back up.

If you still can't get good results then you might need a new generator. Before throwing the old on out take a look to see if that needle(its very thin) is still there and goes in and out as you rotate the lever. If it there then soak it in carb cleaner. Every once in a while rotate the lever to help clean the crud out then soak it some more.